nursing home in Gladwyne, PA
Waverly Heights
1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035 · (610) 645-8600
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Waverly Heights at a glance
Waverly Heights is a 31-bed non-profit nursing home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania (Montgomery County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.
Residents receive about 7.5 hours of nursing care per day (3 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 5, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 16.7% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 31
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- August 25, 1986
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Montgomery County
- CMS Certification Number
- 395718
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 7.52 hrs | 3.89 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.00 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.50 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 7.11 hrs | 3.53 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 13.3% | 39.9% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 82.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $25,774 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 31 | 127 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 24 | 105 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77.4% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 23.7% | 17.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.7% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.6% | 17% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.3% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 10.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 8.6% | 20% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 7.3% | 25.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 87.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 68.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.4% | 70% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 13 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 24, 2026 |
| February 5, 2026 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| February 5, 2026 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| February 5, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| February 5, 2026 Standard | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0944 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected March 2, 2026 |
| February 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Fire safety | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0133 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2025 |
| February 21, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 12, 2025 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0342 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 20, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 27, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLY SENIOR SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2023 |
| FEHER, MEREDITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2025 |
| WAVERLY SENIOR SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| FEHER, MEREDITH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2021 |
| GARVIN, THOMAS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/04/2010 |
| SUPPER, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2021 |
| FEHER, MEREDITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2021 |
| WAVERLY SENIOR SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Waverly Heights's rating?
Waverly Heights has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Pennsylvania nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Waverly Heights receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Pennsylvania average of 10. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Waverly Heights accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Waverly Heights?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Waverly Heights and how do I contact it?
Waverly Heights is at 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Phone: (610) 645-8600.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.